I Love This Bar - Toby Keith

I Love This Bar chords

       D               A
We got winners, We got losers,
G                 D
Chain smokers and boozers,
       D               A
We got yuppies, We got bikers, 
       G            A
We got thirsty hitchhikers.
        Bm                    A             G
And the girls next door dress up like movie stars.
    Em  F#m   G     A         D
M-m-mm---mm---mm, I love this bar.

       D                A
We got cowboys, We got truckers,
G                        D
Broken-hearted fools and suckers,
       D                A
We got hustlers, We got fighters,
G                   A
Early birds and all-nighters,
        Bm             A                 G
And the veterans talk about their battle scars.
    Em  F#m   G     A         D
M-m-mm---mm---mm, I love this bar.

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Chorus
            Bm
I love this bar.
                D
It's my kind of place.
     E7                                    A
Just walkin' through the front door puts a big smile on my face.
             Bm
It ain't too far.
            D   G
Come as you are.
    Em  F#m   G     A         D
M-m-mm---mm---mm, I love this bar.

          D                    A
I've seen short skirts, We got high techs,
G                     D
Blue collar boys and rednecks.
       D             A  
We got lovers, Lotsa lookers,
          G                      A 
I've even seen dancin' girls and hookers.
       Bm                A                 G
And we like to drink our beer from a Mason jar.
    Em  F#m   G     A         D
M-m-mm---mm---mm, I love this bar.  Yes, I do.

Instrumental Interlude

Bm    D      Bm      D

          A
I like my truck.
          D
I like my girl friend.
          E7
I like to take her out to dinner.
         A
I like a movie now and then.

                Bm
But I love this bar.
                D
It's my kind of place.
     E7                                     A
Just twirlin' around the dance floor puts a big smile on my face.
          Bm
No cover charge
            D   G
Come as you are.
    Em  F#m   G     A         D
M-m-mm---mm---mm, I love this bar.

    Em  F#m   G          A             D
M-m-mm---mm---mm, I just love this old bar.



How to play "I Love This Bar" by Toby Keith on guitar

Intro & Verse Chord Progression:
- Begin with D major and transition to A major, capturing the laid-back,
  country vibe.
- Switch to G major and back to D major, setting the stage for the song's
  storytelling narrative.

Playing the Chords:
- D major: Index on 2nd fret G, ring on 3rd fret B, and middle on 2nd fret high E.
- A major: Index on 2nd fret D, middle on 2nd fret G, and ring on 2nd fret B.
- G major: Index on 2nd fret A, middle on 3rd fret low E, and ring on 3rd fret high E.
- Bm: Barre the 2nd fret from A to high E, place middle on 3rd fret B,
  ring on 4th fret D, and pinky on 4th fret G.
- Em: Place index on 2nd fret A and middle on 2nd fret D.
- F#m: Barre the 2nd fret and place ring on 4th fret A, pinky on 4th fret D.
- E7: Place your index finger on the 1st fret G and middle finger on the 2nd fret A.

Chorus & Bridge Chord Shifts:
- In the chorus, use Bm and D to maintain the song’s comforting feel.
- E7 and A major provide a harmonic contrast, brightening the texture.

Strumming Pattern:
- Opt for a hearty mix of down and upstrokes, allowing each chord to resonate
  with a cheerful rhythm typical of Toby Keith’s style.

Verse and Chorus Dynamics:
- Emphasize the narrative by dynamically changing your playing intensity,
  softer on introspective lines and stronger on declarative statements.

Common Mistakes:
- Rushing the tempo can disturb the relaxed atmosphere of the song.
- Ensure transitions between chords are smooth to maintain the melodic flow.

Instrumental Interlude:
- Follow the chord progression Bm and D, allowing for instrumental expression.
- This section is ideal for adding personal flair or improvisation.

Outro:
- Conclude with the song’s recurring chord progression, gradually diminishing
  the playing intensity to create a satisfying end.

Song's Theme:
- The lyrics celebrate the diverse and colorful patrons of a bar, highlighting
  a sense of community and belonging found in such casual, familiar places.

Regular practice of the rhythm and chord transitions will help you capture
the celebratory essence of "I Love This Bar."